Approach
The attacker carries the ball toward the opponent's basket.
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GAME FLOW · 01
HOW IS A GOAL
SCORED?
Follow the attacker, ball, defenders and basket through a simplified four-step scoring sequence.
LIVE EXPLAINER
GOAL SCENARIO
Play the four stages in sequence or take control yourself.
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01 · ATTACKThe attacker approaches the goal
CORE PRINCIPLE
THE BALL MUST REACH THE OPPONENT'S BASKET
This module simplifies the scoring sequence so positioning and movement are easier to understand.
Pressure
Defenders try to close the direct scoring lane.
Finish
The attacker completes the movement by placing the ball into the basket.
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